Templeton Rye Stout Cask Finish
Templeton Rye Stout Cask Finish is a 92-proof (46% ABV) rye whiskey in a 750mL bottle — the fourth release in Templeton's limited Barrel Finish Series. The 95% rye whiskey aged six years in new flame-charred American oak barrels, then spent three months finishing in casks that previously held a bourbon-barrel-aged chocolate coffee stout, layering dark malt richness over classic rye spice. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 92 proof / 46% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 6 years in new charred American oak, finished 3 months in bourbon-barrel-aged chocolate coffee stout casks
- Origin: Templeton, Iowa (own distillery opened 2018)
- Production: 95% rye / 5% malted barley; Barrel Finish Series release 4 (Nov 2022), sold on allocation
Rye Spice Meets Chocolate Coffee Stout
Templeton's Barrel Finish Series started in 2019 with maple, then Caribbean rum, then Oloroso sherry — and the fourth chapter goes dark. Taking fully mature six-year rye and finishing it in stout casks adds cocoa, roasted malt, and coffee depth without burying the 95% rye's peppery core; the result pours auburn and drinks like dessert with a backbone. It was released in November 2022 on allocation, so bottles are finite. Browse more rye whiskey or explore the full Templeton Rye lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cinnamon, red berries, green bell pepper, caramel, and grapefruit zest.
Palate: Pine and peppercorn up front, then molasses, black cherry, and dark chocolate with subtle coffee tones over rye spice.
Finish: Long — cocoa and roasted malt fading into rye pepper.
How to Enjoy
Pour neat to catch the stout-finish interplay, or add a few drops of water to open the chocolate and cherry. At 92 proof it stands up to one large cube, and it makes an exceptional after-dinner pour. Try it in a Manhattan for a stout-kissed twist on the classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Templeton Rye Stout Cask Finish?
A limited-edition 92-proof rye whiskey aged 6 years in new oak and finished 3 months in barrels that held a bourbon-barrel-aged chocolate coffee stout.
How long was it aged?
Six years in new American oak plus three months of stout-cask finishing.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye and 5% malted barley.
Is it a limited release?
Yes — the fourth release in Templeton's Barrel Finish Series (Nov 2022), sold on allocation.
A limited rye with a stout soul — buy Templeton Rye Stout Cask Finish online today from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, while bottles remain.